October 1, 1604
Italy
Object qualities
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Objectillustration: Books Prints Ornament & Architecture
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Author of the objectPietro Paulo Tozzi
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Type of arts & crafts
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MediumEtching and drawing
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SizeOverall: 5 7/8 x 7 7/8 in. (15 x 20 cm)
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Geography details
Italy -
Country today
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DateOctober 1, 1604
Source of information
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Type of sourceDatabase “Metropolitan Museum of Art”
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Fund that the source refers toMetropolitan Museum of Art
Description
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Designed by Pietro Paulo Tozzi, published by Libraria del Giesu, Padua.
Calligraphy by Antonello Bertozzi and Sebastian Zanella, scribes of Padua.
Design is composed of a central rectangle upon which calligraphic text is printed in black. At the bottom center of the rectangle is a interlace motif. Surrounding all sides of the middle section are curving vines of flowers, leaves, and fruit.